Jake Picking facts for kids

Jake Picking (born in 1991) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing Rock Hudson in the Netflix show Hollywood (2020). He also played Sean Collier in the movie Patriots Day (2016). More recently, he appeared in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and played a young Gerald Ford in the Showtime series The First Lady (2022).

Jake Picking's Early Life and Acting Journey

Jake Picking was born in Erlangen, Germany. His father was a soldier in the United States Army. Jake grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

From Ice Hockey to Acting

When he was at New York University, Jake played ice hockey. He was a winger on the New York team. After one year, he decided to leave business school. He was more interested in acting and making student films. Before he became an actor, Jake even appeared in a commercial for the NHL.

How Jake Started Acting

Jake's high school math teacher encouraged him to try acting. He started taking lessons with Carolyn Pickman. She was a casting agent who also worked with famous actors like Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

In 2013, Jake began going to auditions in Boston. He made his first movie appearance in The Way, Way Back. In this film, he acted alongside Steve Carell. After that, he had small roles in TV shows like Ironside (2013) and Chasing Life (2014).

Moving to Hollywood

To become a professional actor, Jake moved to Los Angeles. He didn't know anyone there. He spent time watching old Hollywood movies. He studied actors like James Dean and Marlon Brando. He chose to move to the West Coast instead of going to acting school.

Jake Picking's Movie and TV Roles

Over the years, Jake Picking has appeared in many movies. He often plays supporting roles.

Important Movie Roles

In 2016, Jake was in the movie Goat. This film explored difficult topics about college groups. Jake played Dixon Rowley, a character who was tough on others.

In the same year, he appeared in the thriller Patriots Day. This movie tells the story of the Boston Marathon attack. Jake played a police officer named Sean Collier.

In 2022, Jake Picking was in the movie Top Gun: Maverick. This was a sequel to the famous Top Gun film. He played Lieutenant Brigham "Harvard" Lennox. He also appeared in The Greatest Beer Run Ever in 2022.

Television Appearances

Jake has also had several roles on television. In 2020, he had a main role in the Netflix series Hollywood. He played the famous actor Rock Hudson. In 2022, he played a young Gerald Ford in two episodes of The First Lady.

Jake Picking's Filmography

This is a list of movies and TV shows Jake Picking has been in.

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See also

In Spanish: Jake Picking para niños